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S414 NSN

1998 Mercedes-benz Clk

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk97,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 NSN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,472 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel arch corroded both sides

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,692 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 53,061 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside has numerous spots of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe perished on filter

Fail 29 Nov 2017 53,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion underside has numerous spots of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipe perished on filter

Pass 27 Nov 2015 52,724 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 52,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,240 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 41,726 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

differential damp

Fail 18 Nov 2011 41,725 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

differential damp

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very slight diff oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,587 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

very slight diff oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,996 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre close to exposing cords on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,095 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 22,095 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,669 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,316 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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S414 NSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 97,549 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S414 NSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S414 NSN registered?

S414 NSN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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